novelkee Chapter 2348
Chapter 2348
Chapter 2348
Thor struggled to get up... He didn't know how long Gol would stay in this state, but he knew he had to do something.
Unfortunately, just as he was about to get up, he felt a crack in his back, and then he collapsed to the ground, utterly powerless.
He broke his back... I have to say, Asgardians are really tough!
The Eternal Altar was built by an unknown race, and the time of its construction is unknown. It is conservatively estimated that it was built by those primordial races at the beginning of the universe... because only at the beginning of the universe, when everything was just starting, were the five great gods so active! As time passed and everything became more stable, these great gods paid less attention to the universe.
Only those extraordinary primordial races are qualified to meet these great gods!
The fact that the Eternal Altar still exists after so long speaks volumes about the incredible quality of the materials used to build it.
But Thor smashed the statue of the Living Tribunal to pieces, and yet, the worst injury he suffered was just a broken back!
Of course, other injuries such as fractures or internal bleeding... can be disregarded. Minor injuries.
And Thor didn't even feel anything just now... that's really amazing.
But the moment he made that movement, his broken lumbar vertebrae pressed on his nerves... You can tell how painful that feeling is just by looking at Thor's expression now.
He could no longer feel his lower body.
But Thor didn't care. He used his metal arm to grip the ground and slowly moved toward Gel!
With each movement, the excruciating pain in Thor's lower back brought tears to his eyes.
The excruciating pain even affected other organs in his body. For example, his muscles began to twitch uncontrollably, and he couldn't muster any strength. At this point, he had to thank his good sister Hela. If Hela hadn't cut off one of Thor's arms, forcing him to get a new steel arm, he wouldn't even be able to crawl now.
Thor's arm was severed by Hela during the battle when Hela descended upon Asgard, but as the crown prince of Asgard, he didn't need to act like Yang Guo (a character from a Chinese folktale known for his tragic fate). Asgardian craftsmen forged a steel arm for him, and the material and principle of this arm were similar to those of Kai's Destroyer armor.
This thing is different from Earth's neural technology; it doesn't connect to Thor's neural pathways but is directly controlled by thought. In terms of sensitivity, it's even superior to the original neural connection.
A group of Asgardians stared at Thor and Gol, speechless with shock.
An absolute warrior!
They were all veterans, not those screenwriters who just sit in their offices and write nonsense.
In many movies and TV series, we often see scenes of guns being used as weapons. Actors who are shot usually react in two different ways. [doge emoji]
The first scenario involves the character collapsing to the ground and remaining motionless, meaning they die instantly. The second scenario involves the character falling and struggling for a while after being shot, sometimes even managing to deliver a line of dialogue. So, in a realistic situation, if someone is shot, do they first feel the pain and struggle for a while, or do they die instantly before they even have a chance to feel the pain?
Many might argue that both scenarios are possible, as instant death depends on the location and severity of the bullet wound. Some die quickly, while others struggle for a while before succumbing. Scientifically, this is quite accurate. In reality, the time to death varies depending on the location of the bullet. However, movies exaggerate. In actual situations, even with differences in time of death, a gunshot wound doesn't kill instantly, even a headshot. Why? While the brain contains a cerebrum and many nerves, a sudden impact to the brain and nerves doesn't necessarily cause immediate death. Usually, this occurs when the wound becomes infected or nerve damage disrupts bodily functions, eventually leading to death. Furthermore, many movies depict protagonists running through gunfire or being shot for the sake of the plot, then seemingly unaffected, letting out a grunt and immediately continuing the fight, as if they feel no pain at all. In reality, is it possible that a person with exceptionally good physical health might experience less pain from a bullet? Scientifically speaking, gunshot wounds are very serious external injuries. When a bullet hits the body, the first thing it causes is damage to the organs in the affected area. And depending on the location of the bullet, different organs may be salvageable or not. Regardless of where the organ is hit, the level of pain depends primarily on the individual's physical condition. After all, everyone's physical condition is different, and the body's stress response varies. But regardless of the duration, one thing is certain: when the body is injured, in order to prevent you from fainting from the pain and to help you quickly regain your senses, it will release adrenaline and other hormones related to stress responses.
Of the hormones, adrenaline has the most significant effect on the body, although its secretion varies depending on individual circumstances. Adrenaline can instantly boost alertness, enhance brain activity, and reduce the perception of pain. Because adrenaline activates the brain, people not only experience mental excitement but also perceive time as passing more slowly, and their physical abilities become stronger and faster. Therefore, when adrenaline is secreted in large quantities, the body's perception of pain is greatly reduced, even to the point of being completely indifferent. So, if you were actually shot, the pain would only be felt for the first few seconds; for the next period, the pain would be largely ignored. This explains why in many movies, some protagonists become even more ferocious after being shot – it's because they think about the surge of adrenaline. Furthermore, the human body is quite remarkable; the brain also has a corresponding protective system. Just as the human brain, when subjected to strong stimulation, may shut down all functions under extreme conditions, the body's self-protection mechanism can force a person into a "standby" state. This state usually lasts for a few seconds. During these few seconds, you cannot give any instructions to your body, but your body will desperately repair the damage during this time.
Beyond the immediate sensation, many people are most concerned about whether a person shot can survive and what their physical condition will be like. The gunshot wounds we usually see are mostly to the upper body. Lower body shots are typically to the leg joints, to demonstrate the character's marksmanship. The upper body contains many internal organs, and injuries to different locations result in different severity. For example, when a bullet hits the body, it not only passes through the skin and some body tissues but may also hit bones. If the bones are shattered by the bullet's powerful impact, there will be severe fractures and bone fragments. These fragments, due to the bullet's force, may fly in different directions within the body. These bone fragments can cause secondary damage to other organs. For instance, if a bullet or bone fragment pierces the lungs, the chest cavity, which is normally full of air, will rapidly collapse due to air leakage. Without proper air retention, the person cannot breathe and will ultimately die from oxygen deprivation. As for other organs, like the heart, which we consider most important, they won't die immediately from a single shot. Putting aside other factors, after the heart is hit by a bullet, the body's self-protective mechanisms might prevent you from feeling pain. However, what follows is the burning sensation from the influx of air and bacteria, combined with the burning sensation from the wound. Every breath feels like it's on fire. In this situation, there's basically no hope of recovery; it's impossible to reverse the damage. So, after maintaining consciousness for a few seconds, the person will experience organ failure due to excessive bleeding and the inability to produce blood.
Moreover, people who have been injured often fall into particularly severe psychological trauma due to fear. This trauma is caused by fear and despair, and when combined with the experience of being attacked, it can have long-term psychological effects, a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Generally speaking, if you get this disease, you'll likely have to live with it for the rest of your life. Many American soldiers who have fought in wars look miserable when they are interviewed. Some can't even take care of themselves, need help to walk, and some can only lie in bed. They tremble uncontrollably at the sight of a gun or the sound of a loud noise.
The current situation is ten thousand times worse than an ordinary person being hit by a bullet.
Thor was alright; it was just a broken back, not even a scratch, a minor issue… well, this wasn't a joke, that's how it truly seemed to Asgardians. After all, it wasn't a serious injury, just a fractured vertebra. Even with Earth's medical technology, as long as the nerves weren't severed, there wouldn't be a problem.
A broken lumbar vertebra does not necessarily lead to paralysis. Whether or not paralysis occurs depends on the severity of the injury and whether the spinal cord and nerves are damaged. The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae, within which the spinal cord branches into the cauda equina, controlling sensation and movement in the lower limbs. If the fracture is limited to the vertebrae and does not involve the nerve structures, paralysis is usually not possible. However, if the fracture fragments protrude into the spinal canal and compress the spinal cord, or if a fracture-dislocation causes nerve damage, it can lead to numbness, weakness, or even complete paralysis in the lower limbs. For example, stable compression fractures (compression of the anterior edge of the vertebral body) or fractures of the appendages (extraspinal) have a lower risk of paralysis; while burst fractures (fractures of bone entering the spinal canal) or fractures combined with dislocations significantly increase the risk of paralysis. In addition, spinal cord concussion, contusion, or combined head or chest injuries can also affect nerve function. Mild fractures can be relieved by bed rest, bracing, and medication (such as ibuprofen); severe fractures require surgical decompression and vertebral fixation.
It's impossible to know for sure what's wrong with Thor's nerves right now.
But given Asgardian technology, even a severed nerve wouldn't matter.
Just connect it.
So in Asgard, you can see people missing limbs, and it's quite common. Keep in mind that Odin was also a one-eyed man. For them, this level of disability is nothing, but you will never see anyone paralyzed!
But it still really hurts.
There is no way.
In comparison, Geer's approach is a bit harsher.
Cut into pieces!
To be honest, Ge's physique is somewhat reminiscent of a congenital, slow-and-slowly slaughtering body.
The mere mention of "death by a thousand cuts" immediately conjures up images of those horrifying over three thousand cuts, one after another, a sight that sends chills down your spine. It seems like the most cruel thing a human could conceive. It's said that some people were cut three thousand six hundred times!
Of course, the veracity of this claim is unknown, as even with the precision of modern surgery, it's impossible to make over three thousand cuts into a person. Of course, this depends on the circumstances. If the amount and area of the cuts are fixed, for example, leaving the torso without skin after three thousand six hundred cuts… then even a god couldn't keep him alive. But if the amount and area of the cuts can be reduced, then there's no problem.
In cases of being subjected to a thousand cuts or slow slicing, whether one dies or not is secondary; the most important thing is the pain.
Ger is a good fit for the requirements.
Having lost the Black Death Sword's ability to distort pain sensation, he was able to experience pain with absolute certainty.
And with the Black Death Sword still intact, he could heal his wounds incredibly fast... taking all the damage without risking his life... the thought of it sends chills down your spine.
One of them withstood a thousand cuts and tried to reunite with the Black Death Sword, while the other, despite being paralyzed from the waist down, suffering multiple broken bones and internal bleeding, still wanted to continue fighting... If it weren't for the inappropriate situation, they would have both shouted: "Awesome!"
The Asgardians worship death, and this unusual worship leads them to have a unique preference for things like endings and tragedies.
Their culture does not actually pursue so-called perfection.
For example, in their folk tales, the protagonist often meets a tragic end.
The familiar "happily ever after" ending would never appear in Asgardian stories.
This is a very interesting cultural phenomenon.
Asgardians are passionate, impulsive, and unconventional, yet they have a penchant for the most tragic endings.
It seems contradictory, yet there's an extraordinary harmony between them!
The scene before Thor and Gol was exactly what Asgardian aesthetics looked like.
Two evenly matched rivals fight to the death for their shared goal. Even when they are exhausted, their fighting spirit remains unchanged, and even when they are covered in wounds, their determination remains unwavering!
How tragic and powerful this is!
At this moment, even the Asgardians who hated Gol the most were filled with respect for him.
Similarly, they gained a new understanding of Thor.
To be honest, many Asgardian veterans' respect for Thor was mostly superficial.
To put it bluntly, the respect for Thor stems more from the fact that he is Odin's son than from Thor himself.
But at this moment, they also acknowledged that Thor was qualified to be the King of Asgard!